1. plural of nabi; a prophet or spiritual leader in Islamic tradition
Usage: Islamic religious term; often capitalized when referring to specific prophets

Examples

• The Quran mentions several nabis who were sent to guide humanity.
• In Islamic theology, the nabis are considered messengers of God's word.
• Muslims believe that Muhammad was the final of the nabis.
• The stories of the nabis are central to Islamic religious education.
• Different nabis brought divine guidance to different peoples throughout history.